MrsGarden: I think we can all identify with what you have written. I know I get carried away at the GS. OH given up on me now. It seems I need to own, at some time in my life - doesn't need to be all at once - every plant ever created. I go with the idea of just "looking". Yea, right. That doesn't happen.
I've moved as much soil as I dare for now (spine does grumble so) walked it down (it looks more natural than flat) and cut the lawn (funny how a garden always looks so much better after a mow), the green recycling bin is full and truth be told... I'm ready for bed!
The pond area is starting to look better now even though it is just mud. I just need to (walk the hound, have a shower, do the ironing) decide on which plants I want to sink into the grass. For spring I will be adding tulips and daffodils that will appear before the lawn needs cutting to mark their spot. For summer and autumn I am thinking of getting inventive with the idea of sinking pots into the ground and creating holes that I can pop pots in too to create an ever changing display.
I forgot to take a starting point image! But here is project pond (and my helper). That's about 12 wheelbarrow loads of soil to replace the slate that was there before. I'll need more soil to level this off as it settles (I'm not going for a perfect finish; the pond isn't level for starts!)
The slate is in bins ready to be reused on the front garden.
That's a fair bit of graft Clari. How much did the dug do though?
I love how ponds look a bit lonely and odd at that stage, then you get planting in and surroundings sorted, and suddenly they become a totally different feature altogether. Have you got any bits of broken slab or similar - or even some wedges of turf? You can shove them underneath the edges to help with levels.
I went and got compost and some little clay pots for his Lordship when he's ready for facing the Scottish summer. I didn't put him (there's actually three) outside today - it was a bit blowy and cool and wet. It's like having a small baby
I planted out the cobaeas. They're getting all tangled and unruly, so they can take their chances. I only got two to germinate. I probably didn't have enough heat for them the second time. The first ones had the radiators to sit on. Not sure how they'll do.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Evening all. Just a flying visit whilst watching the first Chelsea programme - some delights in store I think.
Done a big tidy round in the garden today and made up a few pots. Still haven't quite decided on final positions yet. My neiece helped me choose a lovely Cosmos, chocamocha, so can't wait for that scent to be wafting about.
Did somebody say heatwave?? Surely not, what with a Bank Holiday coming!!
Dove; being a big brave German Shepherd he's not keen on the water at all. Digging holes however...
Fairy; unfortunately the dog will only dig soil that has been pre loosened by me. I must have flattened the same hole five times at least. It means the grass is safe but when I put a plant in the ground it's... hard work.
The pond has been in place for three or four years at least. With about 2.5 ton of water currently keeping the fishes and frogs happy I'll not be able level it at all but I've removed the wooden sleepers that went around it previously so that the grass can be built up to the pond edge rather than there bring a drop.
Fortunately the sleepers are in good condition so I can reuse then somewhere else.
A late hello to everyone. The cat and I have been keeping each other company today; I've got a sore throat and a temperature, so nothing useful has been done... the cat is also poorly, and therefore happy to stay on my knee for hours on end. I enjoyed the Chelsea programme though.
Bedtime now...
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
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MrsGarden: I think we can all identify with what you have written. I know I get carried away at the GS. OH given up on me now. It seems I need to own, at some time in my life - doesn't need to be all at once - every plant ever created. I go with the idea of just "looking". Yea, right. That doesn't happen.
I've moved as much soil as I dare for now (spine does grumble so) walked it down (it looks more natural than flat) and cut the lawn (funny how a garden always looks so much better after a mow), the green recycling bin is full and truth be told... I'm ready for bed!
The pond area is starting to look better now even though it is just mud. I just need to (walk the hound, have a shower, do the ironing) decide on which plants I want to sink into the grass. For spring I will be adding tulips and daffodils that will appear before the lawn needs cutting to mark their spot. For summer and autumn I am thinking of getting inventive with the idea of sinking pots into the ground and creating holes that I can pop pots in too to create an ever changing display.
I forgot to take a starting point image! But here is project pond (and my helper). That's about 12 wheelbarrow loads of soil to replace the slate that was there before. I'll need more soil to level this off as it settles (I'm not going for a perfect finish; the pond isn't level for starts!)
The slate is in bins ready to be reused on the front garden.
Wow, you're really getting it sorted
Good job your 'helper' isn't a labrador ........ you'd never keep him out of there!
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
That's a fair bit of graft Clari. How much did the dug do though?
I love how ponds look a bit lonely and odd at that stage, then you get planting in and surroundings sorted, and suddenly they become a totally different feature altogether. Have you got any bits of broken slab or similar - or even some wedges of turf? You can shove them underneath the edges to help with levels.
I went and got compost and some little clay pots for his Lordship when he's ready for facing the Scottish summer. I didn't put him (there's actually three) outside today - it was a bit blowy and cool and wet. It's like having a small baby
I planted out the cobaeas. They're getting all tangled and unruly, so they can take their chances. I only got two to germinate. I probably didn't have enough heat for them the second time. The first ones had the radiators to sit on. Not sure how they'll do.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hello everyone ???
hear we going get heatwave come thur ,now great but why it always when I'm working ??
been busy last few hours writing up my plant shopping list for Tuesday can't wait to get started
Evening all. Just a flying visit whilst watching the first Chelsea programme - some delights in store I think.
Done a big tidy round in the garden today and made up a few pots. Still haven't quite decided on final positions yet. My neiece helped me choose a lovely Cosmos, chocamocha, so can't wait for that scent to be wafting about.
Did somebody say heatwave?? Surely not, what with a Bank Holiday coming!!
Dove; being a big brave German Shepherd he's not keen on the water at all. Digging holes however...
Fairy; unfortunately the dog will only dig soil that has been pre loosened by me. I must have flattened the same hole five times at least. It means the grass is safe but when I put a plant in the ground it's... hard work.
The pond has been in place for three or four years at least. With about 2.5 ton of water currently keeping the fishes and frogs happy I'll not be able level it at all but I've removed the wooden sleepers that went around it previously so that the grass can be built up to the pond edge rather than there bring a drop.
Fortunately the sleepers are in good condition so I can reuse then somewhere else.
Lovely frog, Clari.
A late hello to everyone. The cat and I have been keeping each other company today; I've got a sore throat and a temperature, so nothing useful has been done... the cat is also poorly, and therefore happy to stay on my knee for hours on end. I enjoyed the Chelsea programme though.
Bedtime now...
Hope you feel better in the morning Liri.